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December 21st is going to be the longest night of the year, and it’s also going to be the Best Night of Your Life. Obviously, a night this epic (or any night, really) has to start with a sweet happy hour, so we've picked the seven best places to and score deals on everything from $1 oysters, to something called cookies alfajores.

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Locust RendezvousAvenue of the Arts South
Weekly $3 draft/shot specials and daily 1/2lb burger (or steak sandwich) "recession" specials are just a few of the reasons this dive-y boozer's been a go-to since the last recession.

The BardsRittenhouse Square
William Butler Yeats famously once said, "But I, being poor, have only my dreams; I have spread my dreams under your feet; Tread softly, and give me 1/2-priced pub eats and $3 micro drafts." Named for great Irish authors, this boozer was happy to oblige him, and you, every day during happy hour.

The Goat’s BeardManayunk
This sustainably sourced small-platery serves up a constantly rotating list of specials every day, but what doesn't change is its Whiskey Bible, which's got things like Maker's Mark, though you'll probably be Luke warm to standard stuff once you're versed in spirits like Four Roses Small Batch, and the local Dad's Hat Rye.

Yakitori BoyChinatown
Philly's only izakaya (basically Japanese for pub), this boozer's slinging daily specials like $1 yakitori skewers, $1.50 oysters, $3 Sapporo drafts, after a few of which you'll probably end up in one of their private karaoke lounges that're equipped w/ flatscreens, over 4000 songs, and a private call service button.

Come here for authentic Irish brew, food and of course for warm Irish hospitality. The atmosphere here is casual and lively but not dive-y or too loud, so that you can enjoy a pint of Guinness without the large crowds or rowdy drunk people that typically come with Irish bars.

Yakitori boy defines itself as the Japanese version of a pub. If that's the case, the Eastern take on a pub is a sleek and contemporary karaoke bar where the portions are small, the sake is flowing, and the crowd isn't shy, particularly on stage. If you aren't coming to belt out your go-to song, you're probably here for the food, which is served as its prepared and includes chicken wings, crispy fried salmon neck, and a sushi selection with all the basics. Make sure you bring a pack with you, because the belief here is that sharing is caring.